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CEFAS22-63 Request for Quotation for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC.

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Summary of the contracting process

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has released a tender titled "CEFAS22-63 Request for Quotation for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC". This procurement falls within the marine survey services industry and is being conducted in the South West region of the United Kingdom. The current stage of the procurement process is Tender, which is open until 29 July 2022. The total contract value is £20,000, with the contract period set to commence on 8 August 2022 and conclude on 30 September 2022. The procurement method is classified as open and follows an open procedure below the threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in marine survey, analysis services, or aquatic science, especially those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Potential bidders should be equipped to handle seabed imagery analysis using the BIIGLE software and be prepared to deliver high-quality reporting and data management. Engaging in this contract can enhance companies' visibility in marine consultancy and contribute to their portfolio, enabling them to expand their service offerings in environmental monitoring and assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CEFAS22-63 Request for Quotation for Marine underwater imagery analysis for Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC.

Notice Description

Cefas wishes to commission a contract to undertake the analysis of seabed imagery (still images and video) collected from the Plymouth Sound and Estuaries SAC in 2021. - Analysis will be undertaken as set out in imagery specification provided for this work ('Imagery Spec', included as part of the Tender package) and adhering to the NMBAQC Epibiota interpretation guidelines (Turner et al, 2016). - The online annotation software BIIGLE will be used to annotate video and still images as described in the analysis specification. - Video tows are to be segmented into areas of continuous broadscale seabed habitat type greater than or equal to 5 m along transect distance. - A minimum of 10% of the videos and stills should be re-analysed for QA purposes by the contractor and reported on. - Any deviation from this methodology should be approved in writing by the Cefas project officer. - The successful Tenderer will produce an analysis report. - Substrate and taxonomic image reference collections are required - A start-up meeting will be held with the winning Tenderer within a week of the contract being awarded. During the start-up meeting Cefas will provide guidance on use of BIIGLE in MPA projects if needed. Access to the imagery in a BIIGLE project will be given on request to aid in the tendering process. Outputs 1. Weekly project summary updates 2. A short report, see guidance document for a suggested report outline. 3. Data are to be entered within the proforma spreadsheets. a. Completed and QC'd stills proformas b. Completed and QC'd video proforma 4. Still/video proforma and species matrices to be provided for the internally QA'd samples. 5. A combined video/still image reference collection for the taxa identified. 6. A combined video/still image reference collection for the biotopes encountered. Quantity: 344 minutes of video and 355 stills from 27 stations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/212ab58c-7b42-4bf5-809d-288bc77d14bb
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

79311000 - Survey services

79311300 - Survey analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jul 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Aug 2022 - 30 Sep 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procure@cefas.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LOWESTOFT
Postcode
NR33 0HT
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH6 Suffolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH63 East Suffolk
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
East Suffolk
Electoral Ward
Kirkley & Pakefield
Westminster Constituency
Lowestoft

Further Information

Notice Documents

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